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Gulfport, MS

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Gulfport.

Population: 96,188 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gulfport, MS is $185,933 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $210,713 after a median 48 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,395/month. 26 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$185,933

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$185,933
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
-1.3%
5-year appreciation
+15.2%
10-year appreciation
+65.7%
All-time peak (2023-06)
$191,295
House Price Index (state)
328.9 (+0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$210,713
Median list price
$220,150
Median price per sqft
$127
1-year sale-price change
+2.1%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
129
For-sale inventory
618
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
190
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
78 days
New listings (monthly)
138

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,395/mo
1-year rent change
+1.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$844/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$982/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,185/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,525/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,723/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
26
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
4
High schools
6
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Gulfport School District, Harrison County School District
Schools include
Central Elementary, Gulfport Central Middle, West Elementary, 28th Street Elementary, NORTH GULFPORT ELEMENTARY AND MIDDL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 90% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Chemfax, Inc. (2.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
59.8°F
Annual precipitation
65.8 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
252
Days with Moderate air quality
113
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,005
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,195

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
SLIDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, STERLING SURGICAL HOSPITAL, OUR LADY OF THE LAKE SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+302 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
29.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,230
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
70.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
69,279
Average weekly wage
$887
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,294

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

GulfportState medianUS median
Median home value$185,933$158,940$288,527
Median sale price$210,713$224,950$325,000
Median days on market48 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$1,395/mo$1,414/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,230$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Gulfport, MS?
$185,933.
What is the median sale price in Gulfport, MS?
$210,713.
How long do homes take to sell in Gulfport, MS?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in Gulfport, MS?
Typical rent: $1,395/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gulfport, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, strongWind, tornado.
Is Gulfport, MS in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Gulfport, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 90% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gulfport, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gulfport, MS?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Chemfax, Inc., 2.4 mi.
How many schools serve Gulfport, MS?
26 schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Gulfport, MS walkable?
Walkability index: 10.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gulfport, MS?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gulfport, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 87.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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